Oriens Capital Private Equity Fund

Oriens Capital has successfully completed it’s Final Close of the Oriens Capital Private Equity Fund (the Fund) in excess of $50m on December 31, 2016. The Fund is focused on mid-market business opportunities in regional New Zealand.

Overview

Strong team

Oriens Capital has assembled a skilled, experienced and committed executive and governance team with deep experience in investment and private business with strong regional networks.

Target market

There are over 33,800 mid-market (revenue of between $2 million to $50 million) businesses in New Zealand, representing 29% of total sales and 33% of employment. Of these, 67% are focused on growth. Additionally, research suggests that 5,000 middle sized businesses will be put up for sale within the next five years.

Deal-flow

The combination of the Fund’s location, the quality of its executive and director team, and the strength of relationships with its limited partner investors, local bankers, advisors, brokers, regional development agencies and local business, creates the ideal opportunity for proprietary deal-flow.

Investment strategy

The Fund is focused on investment in high quality businesses with strong franchises within its chosen markets, unique products or services, sustainable supply of business inputs and control of their market distribution channels.

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